Can I pass out from a panic attack?

Many individuals with panic disorder fear they will pass out from a panic attack, due to feeling dizzy, short of breath and lightheaded. The good news is that it is near impossible to pass out during a panic attack ( with the exception of blood phobias ) because during a panic attack blood pressure is increasing, in order to fuel the fight or flight responses. In contrast, passing out requires a rapid drop in blood pressure. So, just because it feels like you are passing out does not mean you are actually passing out.

Many individuals with panic disorder fear they will pass out from a panic attack, due to feeling dizzy, short of breath and lightheaded. The good news is that it is near impossible to pass out during a panic attack ( with the exception of blood phobias ) because during a panic attack blood pressure is increasing, in order to fuel the fight or flight responses. In contrast, passing out requires a rapid drop in blood pressure. So, just because it feels like you are passing out does not mean you are actually passing out.

Many individuals with panic disorder fear they will pass out from a panic attack, due to feeling dizzy, short of breath and lightheaded. The good news is that it is near impossible to pass out during a panic attack ( with the exception of blood phobias ) because during a panic attack blood pressure is increasing, in order to fuel the fight or flight responses. In contrast, passing out requires a rapid drop in blood pressure. So, just because it feels like you are passing out does not mean you are actually passing out.